Check your state laws; some states (like California) require retailers to cash out gift cards if the balance is under $10.
If you want to "swap" cards, sites like CardCash or Raise allow you to sell a card for a different brand at a slightly lower value. 💡 Better Alternatives buy gift card with gift card
Most major retailers you to purchase a new gift card using an existing one from their own brand. This is a standard security measure to prevent fraud and money laundering. 🛑 Common Restrictions Check your state laws; some states (like California)
You generally cannot use a Target gift card to buy a Target gift card. This is a standard security measure to prevent
If you have a card you won't use, giving it to someone else is the simplest "swap."
Most stores (like CVS or Walgreens) block using their store gift card to buy "Mall" cards (e.g., Amazon, Steam, or Visa). ✅ Possible Exceptions
You can often transfer a balance from one Starbucks card to another via their app.